CASCABEL: A TIER-ONECOPPER-GOLD PROJECT
3.7
Bt Ore1
12.4
Mt Cu1
31.3
Moz Au1
Corporate Presentation
June 2024
LSE & TSX: SOLG
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The Company recognises that the term World Class is subjective and for the purpose of the Company's projects the Company considers the drilling results at the Alpala porphyry copper-gold deposit at its Cascabel project to represent intersections of a World Class deposit on the basis of comparisons with other drilling intersections from World Class deposits, some of which have become, or are becoming, producing mines and on the basis of available independent opinions which may be referenced to define the term "World Class" (or "Tier 1").
The Company considers that World Class deposits are rare, very large, long life, low cost, and are responsible for approximately half of total global metals production. World Class deposits are generally accepted as deposits of a size and quality that create multiple expansion opportunities, and have or are likely to demonstrate robust economics that ensure development irrespective of position within the global commodity cycles, or whether or not the deposit has been fully drilled out, or a feasibility study completed.
Standards drawn from industry experts (1Singer and Menzie, 2010; 2Schodde, 2006; 3Schodde and Hronsky, 2006; 4Singer, 1995; 5Laznicka, 2010) have characterised World Class deposits at prevailing commodity prices. The relevant criteria for World Class deposits, adjusted to current long run commodity prices, are considered to be those holding or likely to hold more than 5 million tonnes of copper and/or more than 6 million ounces of gold with a modelled net present value ("NPV") of greater than US$1billion.
The Company cautions that the Cascabel project remains an early stage project at this time and there is inherent uncertainty relating to any project at prior to the determination of pre-feasibility study and/or defined feasibility study.
On this basis, reference to the Cascabel project as "World Class" (or "Tier 1") is considered to be appropriate.
References cited in the text:
- Singer, D.A. and Menzie, W.D., 2010. Quantitative Mineral Resource Assessments: An Integrated Approach. Oxford University Press Inc.
- Schodde, R., 2006. What do we mean by a world class deposit? And why are they special. Presentation. AMEC Conference, Perth.
- Schodde, R and Hronsky, J.M.A, 2006. The Role of World-Class Mines in Wealth Creation. Special Publications of the Society of Economic Geologists Volume 12.
- Singer, D.A., 1995, World-class base and precious metal deposits-a quantitative analysis: Economic Geology, v. 90, no.1, p. 88-104.
- Laznicka, P., 2010. Giant Metallic Deposits: Future Sources of Industrial Metal, Second Edition. Springer-Verlag Heidelberg.
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SOLG Presentation - 2022.06.22 (H&P Copper Seminar)
SOLGOLD CORPORATE SUMMARY
Listing Info
LSE & TSX | SOLG | |
Issued and Outstanding Shares | ~3Bn | |
Share Price Info (June 7, 2024) | GBP | CAD |
Market Capitalization | £272MM | C$480MM |
Share Price | 9.80p | C$0.16 |
52-Week Trading Range | 5.67-19.5p | C$0.105-0.325 |
Average Daily Volume (Last 12 Months) | ~5 million | |
Analyst Coverage
Top Shareholders
BHP | 10% |
Newmont | 10% |
DGR Global | 7% |
Jiangxi Copper | 6% |
SolGold Canada (Owned Shares) | 5% |
Maxit Capital / D. Bob Sangha | 5% |
Tenstar Trading | 4% |
Nicholas Mather (Director) | 3% |
Scott Caldwell (CEO) | 1% |
Total Top Shareholders | 51% |
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A UNIQUELY COMPELLING INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY
World-ClassResource with Potential for Further Discovery
- Cascabel is currently one of the world's largest copper and gold deposits not controlled by a major
- Foothold on vast, unexplored regions of the Andean copper belt and a proven team with several discoveries already under belt
Ecuador is Open for Business
- Supportive government with mineral agreement in-place
- Access to key infrastructure, including hydro-power network (20 km) and [deep-water] port (180km)
Tier 1 Project with Robust Economics
- High-quality,low-cost, and long-life expandable project with 28-year initial mine life and US$3.2 bn post-tax NPV8% (at US$3.85/lb Cu)1
- Phased approach to target high-grade core, reducing capex and providing optionality
Community-Led Approach to Development
- Highly experienced CEO [and management team] in-country
- Long-standingrelationships with local communities
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EXPLOITATION CONTRACT FOR CASCABEL: SIGNED JUNE 5, 2024
Government Support
- Strong endorsement from the Ecuadorian government
- Recognized as a significant contributor to the national economy and local communities with long term benefits to both
- Commitment to a collaborative partnership and promoting sustainable development
"This Contract represents a new era of economic development for Ecuador. The government supports the Cascabel Project, which brings substantial long- term benefits to our country's economy and local communities"
Diego Ocampo, Vice Minister of Mines
"A landmark achievement for SolGold and our stakeholders…We are strongly committed to sustainable development and shared prosperity."
Scott Caldwell, CEO & President of SolGold Ecuador
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EXPLOITATION CONTRACT FOR CASCABEL: KEY TERMS
Development and Production Rights:
- ENSA has the rights to develop the mine and produce copper, gold, and silver for 33 years, renewable for the mine's life
Share of Cumulative Benefits:
- Government of Ecuador to receive at least 50% of cumulative discounted benefits Advance Royalty Payment:
- $75 million advance royalty, with payments upon start of concentrator construction and 2 subsequent anniversaries
Government Royalty & Taxes:
- 20% corporate income tax rate, variable royalty from 3% to 8% Economic Imbalance Mechanism:
- Protection against changes in fiscal policy, taxes, laws, and regulations Investor Autonomy and Protection Rights:
- SolGold retains freedom in commercial decisions, technical design, and production
- Includes dispute resolution through international arbitration
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WORLD CLASS RESOURCE & TIER-1 DEVELOPMENT PROJECT WITH RESOURCE EXPANSION POTENTIAL
Cascabel is the largest undeveloped copper resource in Latin America not controlled by a major1
Stage
Location
M&I Resource (Mt CuEq)2
PFS
19.1
6.7
12.4
Cascabel
Resource Resource
10.5 | 6.0 |
2.2 | |
8.3 | 0.8 |
5.2 | |
Los Helados | Altar |
PFS | PEA | PEA | PEA | Resource | ||
5.9 | 5.1 | 4.7 | 3.3 | 2.9 |
5.9 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
5.0 | 4.2 | 2.7 | 2.7 | |
Vizcachitas | Los Azules | Canariaco | Costa Fuego | Warintza |
Norte |
PFS PEA PEA
Copper (Mt Cu)
Gold (Mt CuEq)
2.4 | 2.4 | 2.0 |
1.0 | 0.7 | 0.1 |
1.4 | 1.7 | 1.8 |
Filo del Sol | Cotabambas Santo Tomas |
Resource
1.8
0.4
1.4
Porvenir
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AMONGST THE LARGEST GOLD DEPOSITS WORLDWIDE
Cascabel has one of the largest gold resources amongst primary gold mines and assets worldwide, the second largest not controlled by a major1
Stage
Location
PFS
88.7
Prod.Prod.Prod.
FS
Prod.
PFS
FS | Prod. | Prod. |
M&I Resource (Moz Au)
KSM
53.744.040.4
South Deep | Norte Abierto | Lihir |
39.0
Donlin
38.4
Detour Lake
31.2
Cascabel
30.0
Reko Diq
29.0
Cadia East
25.4
Pueblo Viejo
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MEANINGFUL VALUE PROPOSITION RELATIVE TO PEERS
P / NAV (Consensus | x)
SolGold is undervalued relative to its copper developer peers on both a P/NAV and an EV/M&I
Resource basis1 | FS & PFS Stage | ||||||
0.8x | 0.5x | PEA & Resource Stage | |||||
0.5x | 0.4x | ||||||
0.3x | 0.2x | 0.2x | n/a | ||||
NGEX Minerals | Filo Mining | Ivanhoe Electric | Marimaca Copper | ||||
Western Copper | Arizona Sonoran | Solaris Resources | Los Andes Copper |
EV / M&I Resource (US¢/lb CuEq)1
32.4¢
Filo Mining
18.4¢
Ivanhoe Electric
11.6¢
Marimaca Copper
7.7¢
NGEX Minerals
5.1¢
Solaris Resources
4.5¢
Arizona Sonoran
1.4¢
Los Andes Copper
CASCABEL UPDATED RESOURCES1
GLOBAL RESOURCE AT CASCABEL SHOWS
SIGNIFICANT GROWTH IN UPDATED RESOURCE ESTIMATES
Global Measured and Indicated Resources at Cascabel (Alpala and TAM)
RESOURCE | Tonnage | Copper | Gold |
Updated Resource Estimate | 3,735 Mt | 12.4 Mt | 31.3 Moz |
Previous Resource Estimate | 3,192 Mt | 11.2 Mt | 24.8 Moz |
Change | +543 Mt | +1.23 Mt | +6.5 Moz |
Percentage Change | 17% | 11% | 26% |
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